Linen Connect Brochure 2d2h2b

Suppliers of Bed, Bath, Kitchen & Table Linens to Commercial s.

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e are Linen Connect, and since 1968 our group has been a market leading supplier of bed, bath, kitchen and table-linens to markets ranging from commercial laundries, bars, restaurants, care homes, hotels, hospitals, institutional s, universities, wholesale, events managers and more. Whether you have stayed in a hotel, eaten at a restaurant or bar, attended an event, or been to a hospital or care home, our linens will have formed part of the textile backdrop to your environment. Our exceptional global market knowledge and renowned team, combined with industry presence, infrastructure and a diverse product range- make us the linen supply partner of choice for customers ranging from local businesses to global PLC’s. Linen Connect is headquartered in the heart of Manchester city-centre, where our operations team look after thousands of orders every year, maintaining some of the highest levels of customer satisfaction in the industry. Our renowned inhouse team comprises some of the best individuals in the market- bringing huge industry experience in disciplines ranging from global procurement and logistics, to product development, quality assurance, finance, sales, and more. Our warehousing and logistics are managed from a 60,000 square foot site on the outskirts of Manchester, from where we service customers of all sizes in the UK, Ireland and continental Europe. We have become renowned for our excellent delivery times and extensive stock.

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We are an ISO:9001 accredited firm, and take quality extremely seriously. Our in-house quality control laboratory works in partnership with suppliers globally, and our customers to ensure the consistency, quality and durability of products which our customers demand. This is combined with our external partners, ranging from key independent laboratories to major industry bodies. Linen Connect remain committed to continued investment in product development, infrastructure, quality and knowledge. Since the inception of our group in 1968, we have been absolutely focussed on trading in a manner which is not only socially and environmentally responsible; but actively seeking out ways to engage with the wider community. Our team take great care to ensure our global suppliers maintain high ethical and environmental standards, with stewardship from their leaders. Outside our operational structure, we engage with third-sector organisations in the UK and internationally, ranging from local youth sports teams to organisations dealing with homeless and disadvantaged people, social justice, conservation, the arts and more. These engagements are active, combining philanthropy with in the form of advisory services to help these organisations grow and flourish. of our board also sit on the boards of a number of charitable organisations- together with engaging in regular public speaking on global topics

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BE D L I N E N Pages 4 - 5

TOW E L S & ROBE S Pages 6 - 7

Ta ble L inen Pages 8 - 9

K itc h en L inens Page 10

Hospita l L inens Page 11

F illed Products Page 12

Accessories Page 13

L ov e F rom L inen C onnect Page 14

Vision of 2020 Pages 15

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BED LINEN

Plain Bed Linen

Our plain white bed linen range is designed around commercial s and provides luxurious comfort and aesthetics without compromising on the essential durability and wash performance our customers have come to expect. Our ranges include a variety of sheets, pillow-cases and duvet covers perfected from over forty years of market expertise.

ROMA 100% cotton, with coloured selvedge to indicate size.

SIENA

Intimately blended 70:30 Cotton Polyester with coloured selvedge to indicate size.

VENEZIA

Luxurious 200 thread-count 100% cotton, with bespoke sizes available.

PALERMO

A luxurious classic 50:50 Polycotton with bespoke sizes and colours available. Heat Stamping Available on Request.

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BED LINEN

Satin Stripe Bed Linen

Our white satin stripe bed linen provides that extra designer touch. Elegant stripes combine with our high quality finish, giving a lustrous optical-white pattern, and delivering industry leading performance in wash and handling; all without compromising on comfort. MURANO

80/20 Blended Cotton and Polyester - supplied as a 1” or 0.5” stripe with bespoke sizing available.

TORINO

A luxurious 50:50 Polycotton, with a 1” stripe, and bespoke sizes available on request

LATINA

70:30 cotton rich blend in 200 thread count with 1” stripe.

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Bat h LI NENs

Luxury Products

Using the finest Turkish quality and yarns, our luxury bathroom linens are seen in some of the top 5* hotels and health-spa’s. Our full bathroom range, designed around luxury commercial s, provides a beautiful handle with industry leading comfort; all while consistently maintaining high degrees of performance in laundry.

TUSCANY

650gsm luxury white towels, with woven header bar as standard. 850gsm bathmat also available.

SORENTO

550gsm luxury white towels with woven header bar as standard.

CIRRUS

600gsm luxury white towels with 1,2 and 3 header bars to indicate size.

NIMBUS

500gsm luxury white towels with 1,2 and 3 header bars to indicate size. A Greek-Key bathmat is also available, along with styles of bathrobe, and face- cloths.

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Bat h LI NENs

Our Classic Range

Our classic bathroom ranges provide a variety of product choices to suit every customer need from hotels, to leisure clubs, institutional and commercial s. All products have been designed to deliver comfort alongside durability. ALTO

450gsm white towels with 1,2 and 3 header bars to indicate product size. A 700gsm picture-frame bathmat and facecloth are also available.

ARCUS

500gsm white towels with 1,2 and 3 header bars to indicate product size.

STRATUS

430gsm Turkish-Origin towel with 1,2 and 3 blue header bars to indicate size. A popular leisure product

ORION

400gsm white Turkish towels with 1,2 and 3 grey header bars to indicate size. A popular leisure product. We also offer a full range of plain-dyed towels in popular colours. Swatch available on request.

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T a ble L I N E N

Polyester Table Linen

A popular choice with laundries and commercial s, our polyester table linen provides high quality finish and handle, with the durability, stain-resistance, and care properties to cope with even the most demanding environments.

FORTA

Our flagship product developed over many years, Forta is a 100% spun-polyester plain table linen which delivers a true cotton feel, look and handle- maintained over the lifespan of the product. Forta not only performs outstandingly, but delivers these benefits alongside uncompromising strength, durability and economy. Available in: white, ivory, black, burgundy. A wide range of sizes available. Bespoke sizes available on request.

CEZANNE

Our classic 100% Filament Polyester table linen, with elegant woven rose design. Available in a range of 14 colours Along with standard sizes, full bespoke products are available.

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T a ble L I N E N

Cotton Table Linen

For customers who insist on pure cotton, our table-linen range has been designed to provide a luxurious handle and finish which diners will enjoy! These robust aesthetic and ergonomic properties are maintained through the life of the product, which delivers industry-leading shape maintenance, durability and economy. RAFAEL

100% Cotton, white with Satin-Band design. Available in a range of sizes

DAVINCI 100% Cotton, white with all-over Ivy Leaf design. Available in a range of sizes

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K itc h en L I N E N s

Cloths, Aprons & More

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hrough our wholesale division, we are able to offer a wide range of kitchen linens including

kitchen-cloths, glass-cloths, waiters-cloths, oven-cloths, aprons and more. All products are available from stock, in a variety of colourways and qualities to suit your needs- with samples available on request.

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Hospit a l L inens

Speciality Linens for Hospitals

We have years of expertise delivering textiles solutions to hospitals. Our team have worked alongside hospitals and Linen Hire Experts across the UK to develop products which address the exacting needs of patient care, whilst delivering the technical specifications and performance requirements for hospital laundries and systems. • “T665” Cotton Bed Linen • Green Stripe PolyCotton • “Hospital Property” Woven Towels • Unbleached Draw-Sheets • Cellular Blankets

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F illed P roducts

Pillows, Duvets & Mattress Protection

We carry an extensive range of Duvets, MattressProtectors and Pillows including down, feather and micro-fibre in various tog ratings and qualities. Our Duvets are specially designed to drape comfortably and softly aroudn the body and to provide warmth without weight.

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C HA R L O T T E T H O M A S

Designer Bedding & Accessories

For customers who want retail quality products, Linen Connect are proud to represent Charlotte Thomas. Charlotte Thomas exudes a quintessentially English attitude to luxury. Sartorial style, the finest materials, and incredible attention to detail, combine with a truly personal service, to deliver some of the world’s finest bed linen and home textiles. The Charlotte Thomas range also includes pillowcases, duvet-covers, bed throws, bed runners and cushion covers.

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n the UK, chances are that you have already interacted with our products. Our end-s, from hospitals to hoteliers, provide essential services to people, and we, in turn, provide an essential part of that service. These are facts and responsibilities we do not take lightly, reflected in our commitment and attention in delivering products which deliver exceptional durability, while being sourced responsibly and remaining luxurious and beautiful. To celebrate the love that goes into our products, we commissioned two Italian couturiers to create two beautiful pieces, a bespoke cocktail dress and ballgown, which we bring to you via

www.lovefromlinenconnect.com

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s technologies change and the world becomes more global, the spaces we exist in; for work, leisure, and life, evolve too. 20:20 Vision brings together some of the finest new-minds in space design and architecture to explore the future of leisure spaces. The result? Beautiful, insightful and inspirational spaces. You can view the project at

www.visionof2020.com

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Linen Connect, Canada House, 3 Chepstow St, Manchester M1 5FW (United Kingdom) Tel: +44 (0)161 244 5344 Fax: +44 (0)161 236 6635 Email: [email protected] Visit us online at: www.linenconnect.com

Linen Connect, Brinmark and Forta are ed trademark of Swiscot Textiles Limited (ed in the UK, Company number 901983). Linen Connect is Swiscot Textiles Limited trading as Linen Connect. Linen Connect is a BS EN ISO 9001:2008 Certified Firm (Certificate 06/1909).

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